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2012 FACT SHEET AMIRANTES GROUP OF ISLANDS I SEYCHELLES www.desroches-island.com JANUARY 2012 Location Desroches forms part of the Amirantes group of islands (a remote coral atoll), 230km south-west of Mahé in the Seychelles. Strewn with coconut trees, Desroches Island is approximately 6 km long, 1 km wide and boasts 14km of immaculate, white soft sandy beaches and crystal blue waters. This exclusive island is one of the most beautiful in the Indian Ocean. The island has only one luxurious resort with 20 Beach Suites and 26 Villas and 8 Retreats for guests to enjoy, all with sea-views and just a few steps from the beach. Located only 5˚ south of the equator Desroches is blessed with one of the world’s healthiest, malaria -free climates. Desroches is 10 hrs from London, 9 hrs from Paris, 8 hrs from Italy, 5 hrs from Johannesburg or Doha (Qatar) and 4 hrs from Dubai. BEACH SUITES Located around the central area, dining room, swimming pool and spa, the 20 luxuriously spacious BEACH SUITES BEACH Beach Suites are ideally built along the west-facing beach. Set amongst tropical gardens, palm trees and green lawns, the Beach Suites are just a few metres from the beach. – Each air-conditioned beach suite offers privacy with its own veranda, lounge area, flat screen TV and mini bar. Well designed bathrooms feature double basins, a covered outdoor bath, an outdoor shower and a separate toilet and bidet. To add to your exclusive experience, a choice of either in-suite dining or private dinners on the beach, where the waves lap gently against the soft white sand; are available. AT A GLANCE... • 20 Beach Suites (king size & twin beds) • Maximum occupancy of 2 adults & 1 child • Glass Fronted • Private Patio OUTSIDE LIVING • 25 meters from the water AREA • Air-conditioned DAYBED • Mini Bar including chargeable and all-inclusive beverages • Mosquito Nets • Outdoor Showers BEDROOM • Bidet LIVING ROOM • Private Lounge • Telephone • Hairdryer and shaver outlets • Satellite television with DVD player TOILET & BIDET BATHROOM Accommodation • Electronic safes MINI BAR • Two Bicycles per suite OUTDOOR SHOWER & COVERED BATH BEACH RETREATS MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY - 2 ADULTS Nestled in the midst of the tropical island forest, just metres away from the palm-fringed white beaches, are four one-bedroom Beach Retreats offering the ideal option for couples or singles seeking solitude. These units are reserved for adults only. Each Beach Retreat is equipped with a private plunge pool and a living area. The Beach Retreats are all decorated in a unique style, which are enhanced by the surroundings. BEACH RETREATS BEACH The air-conditioned bedroom overlooks the main deck with its private outdoor shower. The hotel offers In-Retreat dining and private chefs for more intimate entertaining, making your stay a truly personal – experience and allowing you to relax completely. Meals can also be enjoyed at the hotel’s various exotic dining locations. AT A GLANCE... • Four one-bedroom Beach Retreats • Private dining available on the Retreat verandas. each with a 125m en-suite bedroom and a • Satellite Television, DVD player and I-pod 24m private deck with a plunge pool. connection • Maximum occupancy of 2 adults – child free zone • Electronic safe • Bathroom with bath plus indoor & outdoor showers. • Hairdryer and shaver outlet • Bidet • A double Kayak and two bicycles • Air-conditioned bedroom • Laundry Service • Mini Bar including chargeable and all-inclusive • Golf cart transport on arrival beverages DESK PORTE COCHERE DAYBED BIKE STAND POOL SALA COVERED BATHROOM BEDROOM VERANDAH DAYBED Accommodation Accommodation BEACH VILLA Perfectly positioned on the unblemished, north-west facing beaches surrounded by dense, green foliage, the 23 Beach Villas offer an exclusive and private expereince for honeymoon couples, families and friends looking for their own private domain. Each Beach Villa has its own private swimming pool, central living and entertainment area, as well as a modern kitchen. The Beach Villas are well appointed in a style that is modern and luxurious, yet blending in with the sensuous remote island atmosphere. BEACH VILLA BEACH All en-suite bedrooms are air-conditioned. Three bedrooms surround the main entertainment area facing the sea with their own outdoor shower and decks. The fourth en-suite, air-conditioned bedroom serves as – an ideal children’s bedroom. In-villa dining is available for a more intimate experience. For a little extra, you can have a personal chef or butler, making your stay a truly personal experience and allowing you to truly relax. Meals can also be enjoyed at the various restaurant dining locations. AT A GLANCE... • 23 Four Bedroom Villas 440m 2 • Laundry Service - 3 x en-suite master bedrooms (74m 2) • Villa Attendant - 1 x en-suite child’s bedroom (43m 2) • Personal Butler and Chef available at • Maximum occupancy of 8 people. an additional charge • The bathrooms are equipped with a bath plus • Golf cart transport on arrival both indoor and outdoor showers. (The child’s • Babysitting available during the day bathroom only has indoor and out door showers). and evening at additional charge. • Air-conditioned bedrooms • Private rim flow swimming pool • Entertainment area • Dining Room • Fully equipped culinary kitchen - including a microwave, coffee maker, kettle, ice machine, washing machine, dryer and two fridge/freezers • Mini Bar including chargeable and all-inclusive beverages • Lounge • Satellite Television Accommodation Accommodation • DVD player • I-pod connection • Electronic safe • Hairdryer and shaver outlet • Two Kayaks • Bicycles for the whole family BEACH RESIDENCE The 750m2 Beach Residence is set amidst the carefully preserved dense nature offering 100m of beach frontage. The Residence has 4 sea-facing luxurious en-suite bedrooms and 1 luxurious non-sea-facing en- suite bedroom with spacious living and entertainment areas. The ultimate private experience for families and friends looking for an exclusive domain. The Beach Residence has a private swimming pool, central living and entertainment area as well as a modern kitchen. The Residence is well appointed in a style that is modern and luxurious, yet blends in the natural surroundings. The air-conditioned bedrooms have their own outdoor shower and wooden decks with outdoor loungers. The hotel offers in-residence dining and private chefs for a more intimate entertaining, making your stay a truly personal experience and allowing you to thoroughly relax. Meals can also be enjoyed at the hotel’s Beach Residence Beach various exotic dining locations. – AT A GLANCE... • Set in tropical gardens with ocean views. all-inclusive beverages • 1 Five bedroomed luxurious Beach Residence • Lounge - 4 x 50m 2 en-suite bedrooms (sea-facing) • Satellite Television - 1 x 40m 2 en-suite bedroom (non-sea facing) • DVD player, I-pod connection, Telephone • Maximum occupancy of 10 people • Electronic safe • All bathrooms have a bath as well as indoor • Hairdryer and shaver outlet and outdoor showers • Two Kayaks • Air-conditioned bedrooms • Bicycles • Private rim flow swimming pool • Laundry Service • Entertainment area • Villa Attendant • Dining Space • Personal Butler and Chef at an additional cost • Fully equipped culinary kitchen - including a • Golf cart transport on arrival microwave, coffee maker, kettle, ice machine, • Babysitting available during the day and washing machine, dryer and two fridges evening at an additional cost. • Mini Bar including chargeable and OCEAN DECK OCEAN DECK BATH 1 OCEAN DECK POOL OCEAN DECK BATH 4 BEDROOM BEDROOM SUITE 1 BATH 2 BATH 3 SUITE 3 BEDROOM OCEAN DECK BEDROOM SUITE 2 SUITE 4 INDOOR OPEN LIVING & LIVING KITCHEN DINING AREA AREA SCULLERY Accommodation Accommodation BEDROOM SUITE 5 STORE- BATH 5 ENTRANCE ROOM DIBWA RETREAT Two luxurious Retreats are located on the picturesque Madam Zabre Beach surrounded by dense, green foliage. The Dibwa Retreat encompasses nature, earth and sea with its rustic feel, stylish colours and unique furniture. It features a modern, fully-fitted Miele kitchen, separate dining,, entertainment and chill-out spaces and a large infinity swimming pool – making it your home away from home. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and open out onto a large deck. The two master sea-facing bedrooms are glass-fronted and are equipped with flat screen televisions, DVD players and i-Pod docking stations. Bathrooms are open-air and en-suite with bath plus indoor and outdoor showers. The bunk bedroom plays host to two large, adult bunk beds, en-suite indoor shower and has a private entrance. The Dibwa butler will tend to your every need. A personal chef can be arranged to complete the ultimate DIBWA RETREAT DIBWA experience. In-Retreat dining is available as well as dining at the various restaurant locations. – AT A GLANCE... • 2 Three Bedroom Retreats 528m 2 • Laundry Service - 2 x en-suite master bedrooms 125m 2 • Personal Butler - 1 x en-suite bunk bedroom (25m 2) • Personal Chef available at an additional charge • Maximum occupancy of 6 adults – child free zone. • Golf cart transport on arrival • The bathrooms are equipped with a bath plus both • Babysitting available during the day and evening indoor and outdoor showers. (The bunk bathroom at additional charge. only has indoor and outdoor showers). • Air-conditioned bedrooms • Private rim flow swimming pool • Entertainment Room • Dining Room SEA VIEWS COVERED COVERED DAYBED • Chill-Out Space VERANDAH VERANDAH DAYBED BEDROOM BEDROOM DAYBED • Fully equipped culinary DAYBED kitchen - including a micro- POOL wave, coffee maker, kettle, ice machine, washing BATHROOM BATHROOM machine, dryer and two POOL DECK COVERED VERANDAH fridge/freezers GRAVEL PATHWAY COVERED WALKWAY • Mini Bar including chargeable LOUNGE DINING and all-inclusive beverages ROOM ENTRANCE • Satellite Television BUNK/STORE LOUNGE KITCHEN ROOM • DVD player • I-pod connection ENTRANCE Accommodation Accommodation • Electronic safe PORTE COCHERE • Hairdryer and shaver outlet • Two Kayaks GRAVEL PATHWAY • Bicycles for the whole family DIBWA RESIDENCE This is pure opulence. A combination of two Beach Retreats and own Dibwa Retreat, the Dibwa Residence is perfect for couples, friends and families looking for luxury and indulgence.
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